Southern Steak

1 1/2 lbs. lean round steak
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. paprika
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 c. beef broth
1/2 c. vegetable juice (V-8)
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 med. onion, sliced
2 carrots, cut into thin strips
2 stalks celery, cut into thin strips
1 tbsp. parsley

Cut steak into serving size pieces. Trim fat. Combine flour, salt, and paprika. Drench steak in flour mixture. Pound steak with mallet. Coat skillet with cooking spray. Put pan on medium heat until hot. Brown steak on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towel. Wipe pan drippings from skillet with paper towel. Combine broth, vegetable juice, and thyme in skillet. Bring to boil and return meat to skillet. Add onion. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. At end of hour, add celery, carrots, and leek. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 6 servings.

Poor man's steak

When times get hard you just do what you have to do.

3 lb. hamburger
1 c. cracker crumbs
Salt & pepper
1/4 c. chopped onions
1-2 cans cream of mushroom soup

Mix well and press onto cookie sheet. Chill overnight to set. Cut in squares, roll in flour and brown both sides. Place in baking dish. Pour soup over meat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.


This is a North Carolina favorite.

Creating the best steak, pork, or chicken

This tip came to me via a friend at work. This little technique will make any cut of meat tender and juicy.

What you will need is:
Bottle of lemon juice
Shaker of unflavored meat tenderizer
Your favorite cut of meat(I love steak)
30 min. to kill

Just shake on the meat tenderizer(both sides), wet with lemon juice(both sides) and stack on a tray or plate in the fridge for 30 min.(no more, no less).

After waiting, cook and season as you like.
Now, that is North Carolina Cooking!!!!!
Thanks to Cabot LaPradd.